Category: Entertainment & Media 1830
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Some Issues in the Indexing of Images: Cataloging Classic
In her journal Some Issues in the Indexing of Images, Sara Shatford explores the issues which are pertinent in indexing a pictorial representation or an image. The journal postulates that indexing should be based on image attributes and should give access to significant image groups instead of only specific images. The journal begins with the…
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Business and Medical Journal Content Review
Journals, just like other scholarly works are of different types. They are classified according to their areas of specialization with the main classifications being scholarly journals and practitioner journals. There are those journals that are ranked because of the kind of articles that they publish. This paper reviews contents of some of the journals that…
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Doctorows Writing in the Age of Distraction
Informational technologies and the Internet seem to oversaturate peoples daily routines, leaving almost time for meaningful and productive activities. In his article Writing in the Age of Distraction, Cory Doctorow describes the most apparent but hardly avoidable distracting factors that bother many individuals who are more or less connected with writing. The authors central claim…
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Politics in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington by Capra
Introduction People have always been keen on politics and events around it, and cinema did not bypass political agendas since its inception. Films show political processes in different ways depending on their initial purposes. Some movies criticize and judge governmental actions, while others aim to nurture patriotic feelings and idealize a countrys image. In the…
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Erin Brockovich by Steven Soderbergh
Abstract The issues of chemical pollution and environmental health are crucial in the world of nowadays. This paper examines the film Erin Brokovich and the process of research and data collection conducted by the legal agency through such methods as personal interviews, inspection, medical and scientific report. The movie review also focuses on the social…
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Reconsideration of Genre and Social Analysis in the Night of the Living Dead
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction As a horror film containing an implied social and fantastic background, the Night of the Living Dead includes the elements of other genres as well. There is relatively little violence in the film, and a lot of time is devoted to the suspense and escalating…
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Evaluating HBO Maxs Resources, Capabilities, and Competitiveness
Core VRIN-based Competencies of HBO Max Quality content Quality content is the number one core competency in the media industry. Warner Media owned HBO offers TV shows and movies to the audience. Its content is unique and has been known for establishing milestones in the TV industry. For instance, its TV series the Game of…
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Harmful Impact of Video Games on Children
Table of Contents Introduction Harmful Effects of Video Games Counterargument Conclusion References Introduction A common frustration in society is the impact of violent video games on children. Its popularity among kids is not overstated. According to Greitemeyer (2018), most of the children interviewed were obsessed with the above activity. Centuries of reflection on the impact…
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The Depiction of Culture in Alfonso Cuaróns Roma
Table of Contents Introduction Class and Cultural Divisions The Breakaway from Stereotypes Critique of the Stereotypical Trope of the Central Character Conclusion References Introduction Roma is a 2018 film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, who based the story upon his childhood memories. The semi-autobiographical narrative focuses on Cleo, a servant woman working for a middle-class family,…
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The Hard Times Generation Documentary Review
The documentary film Hard Times Generation produced by CBS (2011) tells a very touching and disturbing story of homeless families. The authors pay much attention to the needs of children who are much more vulnerable to various health risks. This movie can alert policy-makers as well as medical workers. In particular, nursing professionals should develop…